Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number EY372411 Inspection date 11/02/2009 Inspector Dianne Lynn Sadler

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged two years and five months, in a village near Coalville, Leicestershire. The whole of the ground floor, except the study,and the bathroom on the first floor of the childminder's house is used for child care purposes. There is an enclosed garden on two levels available for outside play. The premises is accessed via steps to the front of the property or a steep slope leading to the rear of the property.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. There is currently one child on roll who is within the early years range. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The family have two cats and two rabbits.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children enjoy their time in the setting and benefit from the warm, caring nature of the childminder. Each child’s individual welfare, learning and development needs are sufficiently well met through all the experiences in the setting, planned according to their interests. Most records, policies and procedures are in place to support the childminder's practice. The childminder builds positive, informal relationships with parents to provide consistent support for individual children. Currently, the childminder does not effectively evaluate all of her practice to maintain continuous improvement of all the outcomes for children.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continually look for ways to improve the quality of the learning, development and care children recieve  use observations made to ensure children make progress from birth towards all the early learning goals  develop further children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing and review before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 16/03/2009  obtain information from parents in advance of a child being admitted to the provision with regard to: who has legal contact with the child and who has parental 16/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare).

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provision

The childminder is sufficiently well organised, creating a stimulating, accessible, child-focussed learning environment in which all children are included. She has implemented some clear and concise policies, procedures and records. However, the childminder does not obtain information with regard to who has parental responsibility for the children or legal contact with the children, which compromises their welfare. Children's safety indoors is promoted well through effective risk assessments carried out on all aspects of the environment. However, risk assessments are not carried out for outings, which compromises children's safety outdoors. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection and a clear understanding of her own responsibility, which helps to ensure all children are safeguarded.

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provision

The childminder shows a commitment to developing her knowledge and has completed training in first aid. She is also in the process of completing training organised by the local authority. This protects children's welfare and safety. The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of child development and is able to effectively support children's learning, responding to children's individual interests appropriately. The childminder has begun to monitor and evaluate her own practice with regards to the learning and development requirements and has clear plans for future improvements. However, she is not evaluating her practice with regard to the welfare requirements and has failed to identify some of the areas for improvement. This compromises children's welfare and safety.

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provision

The childminder liaises with parents and carers in relation to children's welfare. Initial and ongoing discussions with parents ensures that the childminder is knowledgeable about children's likes, dislikes and any particular requirements, effectively supporting their care. The individuality of children is valued and respected. Parents complete a feedback sheet on a regular basis indicating the change of children's interests, events at home, activities and are encouraged to make suggestions about the setting. They benefit from accessing their children's daily diary detailing the days events and routines and 'Learning journey' scrapbook.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Consideration is given to ensure children are cared for safely and their welfare is protected sufficiently well. Children are learning to keep themselves safe when practising the fire evacuation procedures and when discussing road safety outdoors. Mostly well-written policies and procedures help to ensure their well- being is promoted. Children enjoy nutritious meals provided by their parents and access drinks throughout the day, which helps to keep them well-hydrated. Children enjoy physical activities and access fresh air when walking to school or This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 going on a trip to the park or shops. They also have good opportunities to play in the accessible garden.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled in the stimulating home environment and benefit from positive relationships being developed. The childminder has an adequate understanding of how to support children's learning and development, which helps children make satisfactory progress. The childminder is aware of what children already know, their likes and dislikes and their particular interests. She uses this knowledge to plan an interesting and varied range of activities which provide sufficient challenges for children. The childminder is undertaking observations which she records in the children's 'learning journey' scrapbooks. However, she is not using the information effectively to assess children's development in all areas of learning. She is not planning with children's next steps in mind, which hinders their progress towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to be creative and have sufficient opportunities to express themselves and explore the environment. They enjoy painting baubles at Christmas time and making pictures of fireworks using paint and sponges for Bonfire night. They develop their imagination when making a house out of large cardboard boxes and when dressing up as a fire officer. However, not all the educational programmes are promoted adequately, which compromises children's learning in some areas. In particular, children are not developing their awareness of differences and similarities between themselves and others which compromises their learning of diversity. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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